Mindoro-Pandan Island

A short trip to Pandan Island to the west of Mindoro. I should spend more weekends like this! Absolutely great! I didn't expect a lot from the diving there and therefore and didn't bring my underwaterRead more
A short trip to Pandan Island to the west of Mindoro. I should spend more weekends like this! Absolutely great! I didn't expect a lot from the diving there and therefore and didn't bring my underwaterRead more
Of course, I love fish markets! As a fish biologist, it is my natural habitat! Whereas markets selling terrestrial meat products usually harbour a handful of species only (pork, beef, chicken, lambRead more
I am back on Borneo again for our Sustainable Tuna Project in the Sabah region (northeastern corner of Borneo). Janni, the chief of the fishermen of Mabul Island, invited me to stay at his place forRead more
I have been invited to my first Malay, and actually also my first Islamic wedding. Some very distant relative from one of the tuna boys got married but that was no reason not to join for the freeRead more
Back to Intramuros! The last time I left Intramuros I had the impression that I probably missed quite a lot of pretty spots...and indeed I did. Not in your face beautiful but every now and then a niceRead more
Founded in 1594 by the Spanish to keep Chinese immigrants out of Intramuros (where they wanted to live for themselves), Binondo is the world's oldest Chinatown. And as everywhere where SpaniardsRead more
Let's say it like this...If you are looking for an Asian city that has plenty to offer from a cultural point of view and which will please your eyes with its charming corners and views...well, in thisRead more
Every party in the Philippines can easily be summarized with just four words: drinking, smoking, gambling and karaoke (everywhere, all the time!)
These four activities are the pillars on which everyRead more
We were on Mabul Island to get to know the local fishermen there and to learn about their ancient fishing technique which allows fishing for big yellowfin tuna with less than 2% bycatch. A stone, aRead more